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MONDAY 21 JUNE
14.00-15.45
PLENARY SESSION I: Meeting the challenge
Recent years have seen the largest economic recession in Europe in the EU’s history against a backdrop of demographic change. What has been the impact on local services and how should politicians, planners and managers address the questions these changes pose? As economic growth slowly returns to Europe, how can we afford a ‘social’ Europe?
CHAIR
Lars-Göran JANSSON
Chair, European Social Network
Text of welome speech
WELCOME

Montserrat BALLARIN ESPUÑA 
President of the Social Welfare Area, Province of Barcelona, Spain 
Text of speech by Mrs Ballarin (Catalan) 
Text of speech by Mrs Ballarin (Spanish) 
Text of speech by Mrs Ballarin (English)

Carme CAPDEVILA I PALAU
Minister of Social Action and Citizenship, Government of Catalonia, Spain
Text of speech by Mrs Capdevila (Catalan) 

1st address
EY 2010 and the Social Programme of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union
Francisco MOZA ZAPATERO
General Secretary of Social Policy, Ministry of Health and Social Policy, Spain
Text of speech by Mr Moza (Spanish)
2nd address
EU 2020: the post Lisbon Social Agenda
Video Message from László ANDOR
European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
Text of speech by Commissioner Andor (English)
3rd address
The economic and social challenges and opportunities for Europe
Aart DE GEUS
Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD, former Minister of Employment and Social Affairs (2002-2007), Netherlands
Text of speech by Mr De Geus (English)
15.45

Coffee/tea break - 2010 PROJECT FORUM:

Active inclusion and empowerment of adults with psychiatric problems 
(Municipality of Randers, Denmark)

Making coherent responses to the needs of vulnerable groups: the participation wheel
(Netherlands Centre for Social Development and DIVOSA, Netherlands)
 
Looking beyond personal budgets to enhance person-centred processes in the care of people with severe disabilities
(City of Espoo, Finland) 
 
IT networking to enhance the independence and social inclusion of young people with disabilities
(Municipality of Varberg, Sweden)
Brochure (English)
Brochure (Spanish)
Connecting with families - developing better, more personalised support for people with severe disabilities and their carers
(Consortium San Gregori, Girona, Spain) 
 
Social Indicators: a basis for evidence-based best practice
(Centre for Quality Development, Region Mydtjylland, Denmark) 
 
Breaking the cycle! Sustainable measures to support very vulnerable children in ethnic minority communities
(Multidisciplinary Approach to Child Protection Team supported by UNICEF Basic Education Programme, City of Korça, Albania)

16.15-17.45
WORKSHOP SESSION I (6 simultaneous workshops)
Workshop 1

The impact of recession on social need and service provision
(Provincial Government of Barcelona, Spain)
PowerPoint presentation (Spanish)
PowerPoint presentation (English)
PowerPoint presentation (German)

Notes on slides (Spanish)
WORKSHOP REPORT (Spanish)

Workshop 2
International cooperation to ensure the protection of unaccompanied migrant minors and their safe return
(Government of Catalonia, Spain)
Transcript of film subtitles (English)
Transcript of film narration (English)
Workshop 3
Improving activation success rates for the unemployed
(City of Antwerpen, Belgium)
PowerPoint presentation (English)
PowerPoint presentation (Spanish)
Film transcript (English)
Workshop 4
Eliminating long term homelessness
(SOCCA and 'No Fixed Abode' NGO, Finland)
Film transcript (English)
PowerPoint presentation (with notes; English)
Workshop 5
Hearing the voice of unemployed young people (NVC, Sweden)
PowerPoint presentation (with notes; English)
Workshop 6
Living well with dementia
(East Midlands Health Authority, United Kingdom)
PowerPoint presentation (English and Italian)
Film transcript (English)
Photo report of workshop outcomes
TUESDAY 22 JUNE (MORNING)
09.00-11.00
PLENARY SESSION II: Resourcing the Future
How can we best use available resources to meet the needs of all citizens including those with the greatest need? This session will explore the challenge of adapting welfare states to women’s new roles, using ICT to improve care-service effectiveness and empowering people to realise their own potential for social and economic inclusion.
WELCOME
Christian FILLET
ESN Honorary Treasurer, Executive Director, Social Services of Willebroek, Belgium
CHAIR
Robert ANDERSON
Head of Unit, Living Conditions and Quality of Life, European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
1st address

Towards a socially inclusive and responsible society
Exploring new forms of active inclusion and citizenship

Marie-Renée ROY
Assistant Deputy Minister, DG Policy and Strategic Analysis, Ministry for Employment and Social Solidarity, Quebec, Canada
PowerPoint presentation (English)

2nd address

Developing new technology: a strategy for growth and wellbeing
Building an information and communication society that provides high quality public services and promotes quality of life.

Elizabeth BIELBY
Global Business Development Manager, Microsoft
(The presentation has been divided into two parts due to its large size)
PowerPoint presentation, first part (English)
PowerPoint presentation, second part (English)

3rd address

The incomplete revolution; investing in life chances
An analysis of gender, child development and the consequences for future generations. (based on his recent book 'The Incomplete Revolution')

Gøsta ESPING-ANDERSEN
Professor of Sociology, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
Book extract: Chapter 4 (English)
Slides used by Mr Esping-Andersen (English)

Debate
Discussion of issues raised in plenary session and questions from the floor
11.00
Coffee/tea break
11.30-13.00
WORKSHOPS SESSION II (6 simultaneous workshops)
Workshop 7
Childcare: financing supply or demand?
(organised by Accor Services)
PowerPoint 1 - Prof Beltrametti (English)
PowerPoint 2 - Mr Collings (English)
PowerPoint 3 - Ms Adatti (English)
Workshop 8
Using ICT to achieve quality and efficiency in elderly care services, with lower costs
(City of Stockholm and Tieto Corporation, Sweden)
Powerpoint presentation (English)
PowerPoint presentation (Deutsch)
PowerPoint presentation (Italiano)
WORKSHOP REPORT (English)
Workshop 9
Measures in companies and community services to support informal carers
(Eurofound)
PowerPoint presentation - Mr Cullen (English)
Second PowerPoint presentation - Ms Reichert/Mr Naegele (English)
Workshop 10

Professional development of social service directors: a strategy to promote key leaderships in transforming local services
(City of Barcelona, Spain)
PowerPoint presentation (English)
PowerPoint presentation (Spanish)

WORKSHOP REPORT (Spanish)

Workshop 11
Activating young men to choose a career in the care sector
(City of Hamburg, Germany)
PowerPoint presentation (English)
PowerPoint presentation (German)
Notes on slides (German)
Film transcript (German)
WORKSHOP REPORT (German)
Workshop 12
Implementing outcomes-based intervention and performance management in residential facilities
(City of Copenhagen, Denmark)
PowerPoint presentation (English)
Film transcripts (English)
13.00
Buffet Lunch
 
TUESDAY 22 JUNE (AFTERNOON)
14.00-16.00
PLENARY SESSION III: Managing Change
This debate examines the different approaches to public management across Europe and with the involvement of five social services directors, will ask what kind of manager do we need in the future and how best to reconcile organisational effectiveness and social values.
CHAIR
Walter SCHMID
Rector, Social Work Department of the University of Lucerne and Chair of the Swiss Conference on Social Welfare
Keynote speech

People, values and leadership in social services management

Walter KICKERT
Professor of Public Management, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands
PowerPoint Presentation (English)

 

Debate participants:

  • Luciano MALFER, Director, Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy
  • Staf MARIËN, Director, Genk, Belgium
  • Martial MILARET, Director, L'Orne, France
  • Angels NOGUÉ SOLÀ, Director, Barcelona, Spain
  • Stella Kristin VIDISDOTTIR, Director, City of Reykjavik, Iceland

16.00
Coffee/tea break
16.30-18.00
WORKSHOPS SESSION III (6 simultaneous workshops)
Workshop 13

Wellbeing at work: improving individual and group staff performance with measurable benefits
(City of Bolzano, Italy)
PowerPoint presentation (Italian, English, German)

Workshop 14
How economic and social constraints can lead to innovation
(Cities of Genk, Gent and Hasselt, Belgium)
PowerPoint Presentation (English)
Text of presentation (for use in workshop; English)
Text to accompany slides (full version; English)
Workshop 15
Empowering elderly and disabled citizens to determine their own care and support
(City of Odense, Denmark)
PowerPoint presentation (with notes; English)
WORKSHOP REPORT (English)
Workshop 16
Giving citizens quality social services that incorporate new efficiency policies
(Municipality of Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain)
PowerPoint presentation (English)
Notes to accompany slides (Spanish)
Workshop 17
Employment of disadvantaged and long-term unemployed people in the social and health care sector
(Cities of Espoo and Helsinki, Finland)
PowerPoint presentation (English)
Workshop 18

A local community approach to combating child poverty and exclusion
(Verwey Jonker Institute and University of Rotterdam, Netherlands)
Powerpoint presentation (with notes; English)
WORKSHOP REPORT (English)

WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE
 
 9.30-11.00
WORKSHOPS SESSION IV (5 simultaneous workshops)
Workshop 19
Better outcomes for vulnerable families with complex needs
(Asociation of Directors of Social Services in Wales, United Kingdom)
PowerPoint presentation (with notes; English)
WORKSHOP REPORT (English)
Workshop 20
Defining best practice in telecare
(GESCIT Research Group, Universities of Barcelona, Spain)
PowerPoint presentation (English)
WORKSHOP REPORT (English)
Workshop 21

Supporting young people with disabilities to enter the primary job market
(City of Vienna, Austria)
Powerpoint presentation (English - notes in German)
PowerPoint slides for interactive section of workshop (English)
WORKSHOP REPORT (English)

Workshop 22

Community governance and the experience of integrated local planning
(Veneto Region, Italy)
PowerPoint presentation with notes (English)
WORKSHOP REPORT (English)

Workshop 23
The economic and social integration of people with mental health problems
(FISLEM, Castilla La Mancha, Spain)
PowerPoint presentation (Spanish)
11.00
Coffee/tea break
11.30-13.15
PLENARY SESSION IV Shaping the future: European Round Table and Debate
In a difficult economic context, what are the messages from this conference about meeting present social challenges in a way which empowers individuals and communities at a local level?
Keynote speech

The social policy priorities of the forthcoming Belgian EU Presidency

Magda DE MEYER
Head of the Poverty Unit, Cabinet of PHILIPPE COURARD, Secretary of State for Social Integration and the Fight against Poverty, Belgium
Speech by Ms De Meyer (English)

CHAIR
Hugh FRAZER
Adjunct Professor of Applied Social Studies, National University of Ireland, Dublin
Panel Members
  • Neelam BHARDWAJA, President, ADSS Cymru and Corporate Social Director, Cardiff Council, United Kingdom
  • Concepción DANCAUSA TREVIÑO, City Councillor, Family and Social Services Department, Madrid, Spain
  • Magda DE MEYER, Head of the Poverty Unit, Cabinet of PHILIPPE COURARD, Secretary of State for Social Integration and the Fight against Poverty, Belgium
  • Peter GORM HANSEN, CEO, Local Government Denmark
  • Jordi RUSTULLET I TALLADA, General Secretary, Ministry of Social Action and Citizenship for Social Affairs, Catalonia, Spain
  • Ágnes SIMONYI, Director General, Institute of Social Policy and Labour, Budapest, Hungary

13.00

Conclusion and invitation to European Social Services Conference 2011

John HALLORAN
Director, European Social Network

13.15
Close of conference